Jacob Aarup-Andersen - Group CEO of Carlsberg Group

The Road to Success

Meet Jacob Aarup-Andersen, CEO of the Carlsberg Group. Jacob holds a degree in Economics from the University of Copenhagen. He began his career in investment banking at Goldman Sachs, followed by many years in the financial sector, ultimately becoming the Group CFO at Danica Pension. Jacob then served as Head of Banking Denmark and was a member of the Executive Leadership Team at Danske Bank. This was followed by his role as Group CEO at ISS A/S, and now, as CEO of the Carlsberg Group. In addition to his role at Carlsberg, Jacob lends his expertise to several supervisory and advisory boards, including SEB and IESE Business School.

In this conversation, Jacob and Maria discuss a range of topics, including Jacob’s approach to leadership and how to develop your own set of leadership principles, the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership, the role of FSN (Fitness, Sleep, Nutrition) and structured routines in achieving optimal performance. They also explore why selecting the right boss is crucial for career development, the importance of being driven by curiosity and passion in your professional life, and what a social contract entails.

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Podcast Crew Podcast Soundbites: Laurits Nørgaard Podcast Editor: Rodrigo Arrieta

About The Host Maria Anker Andersen is a young leader who fast-tracked her career in management consulting but dropped the career race to focus on developing meaningful organizations that contribute to a better planet and society. Hence, the non-profit Female Leadership Academy and the slow-fashion brand REIGN OF GAIA were born.

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